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Russia
Poland Blames Russia for Cyberattack on Ruling Party Just Days Before Presidential Election
Two days before Poland’s election, Russian hackers hit the ruling party’s websites, and Prime Minister Tusk blamed Moscow for interfering with the vote.
May 17, 2025
Ukraine
Top Zelensky Aide Calls for Further Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Atomic, Space Agencies
Kyiv argues that more should be done to target Russian businesses, space agencies, and shipping vessels, as Europe and Washington mull plans to move forward with further sanctions against Russia.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Resigned Because of Trump’s Foreign Policy
The former US ambassador to Ukraine accused Trump of blaming the ‘victim’ – Ukraine – instead of the aggressor – Russia. She characterized the administration’s current negotiations as “appeasement.”
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine Delegations Use Interpreter in Istanbul Talks as Zelensky Warns of ‘Theater’
Delegations spoke via interpreter; Zelensky warns talks are a sham and calls for more sanctions if Russia is not serious.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Russia on the Back Foot: Ukraine’s War Machine Accelerates
Russia loses ground as Kyiv gains momentum, boosted by artillery output and global online support. Analyst Jonathan MS Pearce breaks it down for Kyiv Post.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Shuffles Command Chairs – Tough Paratrooper Generals Get Promoted
If you want to get ahead in the modern Russian army, attack relentlessly, report incremental success to the Kremlin, and don’t worry too much about losses, civilian or friendly.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia Agree to “1,000 for 1,000” POW Exchange After 1st Direct Peace Talks in Years
Ukraine and Russia agreed on a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner exchange during Istanbul peace talks, with the swap expected to take place in the coming days.
May 16, 2025
EU
Sunday’s Far-Right Stress Test from Bucharest to Lisbon, via Warsaw
Europe’s political center is holding, but for how much longer?
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Rejecting US Mediation in Peace Talks
Multiple outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, have said Russia rejected US and Turkish mediators in Friday’s peace talks.
May 16, 2025
EU
EU Braces for Far-Right George Simion Win in Romania
Simion gained almost 41 percent of votes in the contest’s first round - double the score of his rival in Sunday’s run-off, pro-EU centrist candidate Nicusor Dan.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Rubio Arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine Talks Marred by Political Maneuvering
US Secretary of State is meeting with senior Turkish and Ukrainian officials. Diplomats describe today’s setting as “either a monumental mess, or a very sophisticated diplomatic game of chess.”
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Poland Gears Up for Presidential Election: What It Means for Ukraine and Europe
The election will determine whether Prime Minister Tusk and his government will be able to fully exercise power. Here is rundown of the candidates, issues and likely outcome.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Tactics to Dither and Delay’ – EU, Starmer Call on Putin to Step Up to Peace Talks
Europe again calls for a cease in hostilities in “Russia’s war of aggression,” while the British prime minister says Putin must “pay the price for avoiding peace.”
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Sacks His Ground Forces Commander
The Kremlin denies that the firing of Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov was in any way related to poor performance on the battlefields of Ukraine.
May 16, 2025
Russia
Russian Intelligence Used Sex, Drugs to Target Elon Musk: Former FBI Agent
An ex-FBI Agent has claimed that Russian intelligence officers used Musk’s susceptibility to sex and drugs to target the tech billionaire for exploitation.
May 15, 2025
Putin
‘No High Expectations’ Rubio Says As He Heads To Istanbul For Ukraine Talks
US Secretary of State says it’s ‘abundantly clear’ that a Trump-Putin meeting is needed for a ‘breakthrough’ in peace talks, bringing into question the “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” policy.
May 15, 2025
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